[Adopted 12-10-1975 as Sec. 3-1
of the 1975 Code]
For violation of any provision of this chapter,
any other chapter of this Code, or any other ordinance of the Township
where no specific penalty is provided regarding the section violated,
the maximum penalty, upon conviction, shall be a fine not exceeding
$1,000 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both.
(N.J.S.A. 40:49-5)
Except as otherwise provided, every day in which
a violation of any provision of this chapter or any other ordinance
of the Township exists shall constitute a separate violation.
The maximum penalty stated in this article is
not intended to state an appropriate penalty for every violation.
Any lesser penalty, including a nominal penalty or no penalty at all,
may be appropriate for a particular case or violation.
The Township Council may prescribe that, for
the violation of any particular Code provision or ordinance, at least
a minimum penalty shall be imposed which shall consist of a fine which
may be fixed at an amount not exceeding $100. (N.J.S.A. 40:49-5)
[Amended 8-7-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-14; 2-20-2013 by Ord. No.
2013-02; 8-3-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-08]
A.
The following mandatory minimum fines or penalties
are hereby established for the offenses described for traffic violations
marked Schedule A.
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Schedule A
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Mandatory Penalties for Traffic Violations
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Code Section
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Description
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Penalty
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7-3.3
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Parking prohibited - all times
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$50
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7-3.3 through 7-4.3
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Parking prohibited - certain streets
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$50
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7-4.1
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Trucks limited (over 4 tons) on streets
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$100
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7-4.3
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Limited overnight parking
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$100
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7-4.3(c)
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Minimum penalty 1st offense
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$100
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7-7
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Loading zone
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$50
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7-10
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No left turn
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$50
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467-3
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Handicapped parking
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$100
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467-4
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Towing/handicapped parking space
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$25
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607-4
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Parking restrictions (North Cape May Shopping
Center)
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$100
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607-5
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Speed limit within parking area (North Cape
May Shopping Center)
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$75
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Parking of detachable trailers
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$25
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B.
The following mandatory minimum fines or penalties
are hereby established for the offenses described for non-traffic
offenses marked Schedule B. Mandatory court appearances shall be required
for those offenses so noted on the list marked Schedule B.
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Schedule B
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Mandatory Penalties for Nontraffic Offenses
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Code Section
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Description
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Penalty
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157-1
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Possession/consumption of alcoholic beverage
in public
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$150
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157-2
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Regulate off-premises sales of alcoholic beverages
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Mandatory court appearance
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166-1B
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Dog running loose
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$100
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166-2A
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Dog license required
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$100
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166-4
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Defecation on public or private property (dogs)
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$100
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178-3A
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Beach playing games
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$30
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178-3B
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Littering on beach
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$100
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178-3C
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Changing clothing on beach/in automobile
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$100
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178-3D
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Possession/consumption of alcohol beverage on
beach
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$150
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178-3E
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Disturbing the public peace on beach
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$30
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178-3F
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Offensive behavior on beach
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$75
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178-3G
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Damage, destruction, and removal of Township property
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$100
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178-3H
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Removing or damaging vegetation/sand from dunes
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$100
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178-3I
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Trespassing upon dunes
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$100
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178-5A and B
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Operation of motor vehicle on beach
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$150
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178-5C
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Occupancy of motor vehicle on beach
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Mandatory court appearance
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178-6A
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Permitting any animal to run loose on beach
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$100
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178-6B
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Animals on beach between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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$100
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178-6D
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Failing to dispose of animal droppings on beach
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$100
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178-7A
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Open flames on beach
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Mandatory court appearance
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178-7B
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Fireworks and/or explosives on beach
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Mandatory court appearance
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178-7C
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Possession of a destructive device or weapon on beach
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Mandatory court appearance
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178-9A
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Post, paint, affix, distribute, place, cast or leave any bill,
billboard, placard, ticket, handbill, circular, or advertisement on
the beach without Township approval
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$150
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178-9B
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Operate a musical instrument or soundtrack on the beach for
advertising or entertainment purposes
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$150
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178-9C
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Hold or conduct political events on the beach
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$150
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178-9D
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Expose, offer, or sell any article without a license on the
beach
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$150
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185-2
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Obnoxious brush, weeds, garbage and similar
matter
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Mandatory court appearance
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230-2
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Loitering in public places
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Mandatory court appearance
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230-3
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Indecent or profane language
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Mandatory court appearance
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230-4
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Throwing stones or missiles
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Mandatory court appearance
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230-5
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Mutilating property
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Mandatory court appearance
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230-6
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Indecent exposure
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Mandatory court appearance
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230-7
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Permitting noisy/disorderly conduct
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Mandatory court appearance
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230-8
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Permitting smoke or fumes
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Mandatory court appearance
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230-9
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Obstructing streets or sidewalks
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Mandatory court appearance
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230-10
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Starting fires
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Mandatory court appearance
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230-11
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Obstructed view at corners
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Mandatory court appearance
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273-1
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Drug paraphernalia
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Mandatory court appearance
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351-19C(2)(a)
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Illegal passage across sand dune by foot or vehicle
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$200
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400-57C
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Parking of commercial vehicles in residential zone
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$150
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419-2
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Littering/rubbish prohibited
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$100
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419-3
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Proper placement of litter in receptacles
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$100
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419-4
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Sweeping of litter restricted; clearing of sidewalks
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$100
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419-6
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Throwing litter from vehicles prohibited
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$250
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419-7
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Litter and dirt from vehicles prohibited
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$250
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419-8
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Distribution of commercial handbills
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$150
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419-9
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Distribution of noncommercial handbills
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$150
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419-10
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Commercial handbills in or upon vehicles
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$150
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419-11
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Distribution of handbills on vacant premises
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$150
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419-13
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Posting notices on public property prohibited
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$150
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419-14
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Litter and compost on private property
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Mandatory court appearance
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419-15
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Maintenance of private property litter free
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Mandatory court appearance
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Ch. 432
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Regulations for mercantile licenses
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$100
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441-6B(4)
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Loading/unloading boxes, crates, containers, etc., between hours
of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
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$150
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459-3
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Delinquency of a minor
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Mandatory court appearance
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Ch. 500
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302.1[1]
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Failure to remove debris
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$50
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302.4[2]
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Failure to cut grass or weeds
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$50
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564-4
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Solicitation without a permit
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Mandatory court appearance
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570-4A(2)
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Trash placed at curb before allowed times
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$50
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570-10
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Failure to separate recyclable items from trash
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$150
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617-2
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Storing trailer within six feet of property line
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$100
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617-3
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Storing trailer closer to street than house
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$100
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617-11
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Parking trailer
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$100
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633-2
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Storage of motor vehicle on private property
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Mandatory court appearance
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647-1
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Operation of unlicensed motor vehicle
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Mandatory court appearance
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